Steve Palmer’s Ryder Cup blog: Day two foursomes tips

Brandt Snedeker and Brooks Koepka versus Henrik Stenson and Matthew Fitzpatrick

Snedeker and Koepka were able to quickly relax in their fourballs match because it quickly became obvious they were up against only one player. Martin Kaymer completely lost his form, leaving Danny Willett to fight manfully on his own. Do not expect this States duo to have it so easy in the foursomes, where their driving accuracy weakness will be put under more pressure. Matt Fitzpatrick is typically laserlike from tee to green and this looks a chance for Europe to level the match at 5-5 if the youngster settles quickly on his Ryder Cup debut. Go for Europe at 5-4 with Coral.

Jimmy Walker and Zach Johnson versus Justin Rose and Chris Wood

Walker and Johnson made an unconvincing start against Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer in the opening foursomes, but the Americans stepped up a gear and ran out comfortable winners. Johnson, in particular, always seems to find a way of doing himself justice when representing his country. The Yanks will fancy their chances of another success, with Europe blooding their weakest rookie, the out of form Wood. Rose will have to produce his best performance of the week if Europe are to triumph, so the 11-10 Coral are offering about Walker and Johnson looks generous.

Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth versus Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera-Bello

European golf fans will have been thrilled with the way Cabrera-Bello handled his Ryder Cup debut in the opening fourballs. The Spaniard, prone to nerves on the European Tour, was all smiles and performed as well as could have been expected. He gelled wonderfully with his compatriot Garcia, but they face the ultimate test today. If Europe get something from this match, hopes of a fourth consecutive Cup victory will sky-rocket, but it seems much more likely that the Texan tough guys will succeed at 19-20 with Coral. A 2-2 foursomes result could be on the cards.

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